리시마키아-[정명] Lysimachia nummularia L.

과명	Primulaceae (앵초과)	속명	Lysimachia (참좁쌀풀속)
전체학명	[정명] Lysimachia nummularia L.	추천명	리시마키아
비추천명	리시마치아,리시마카아 누무라리아	영문명	Creeping Charlie,Creeping Jennie,Creeping jenny,Moneysort

 

Lysimachia nummularia is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family Primulaceae. Its common names include moneywort, creeping jenny, herb twopence and twopenny grass.

Description

It is a vigorous, prostrate, evergreen perennial growing to 5 cm (2 in) in height and spreading rapidly and indefinitely by stem-rooting. It has rounded leaves arranged in opposite pairs, and cup-shaped yellow flowers 2 cm in diameter, in summer. It is particularly associated with damp or even wet areas, though in cultivation it will tolerate drier conditions. It is hardy, surviving lows of −15 °C (5 °F) (RHS H5).

Distribution

It is native to Europe, but has been introduced to North America, where it is considered an invasive species in some areas. It aggressively spreads in favorable conditions, such as low wet ground or near ponds. It is moderately difficult to remove by hand pulling. Any tiny piece left behind will regrow.

Etymology

The Latin specific epithet nummularia means "like a coin", referring to the shape of the leaves; hence the common names, such as "moneywort", which also references coins.

Lysimachia nummularia - Wikipedia